Marine Pollution (Control and Civil Liability) Act, 1981. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 1981 (1998) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the protection of the marine environment from pollution by oil and other harmful substances, and for that purpose to provide for the prevention and combating of pollution of the sea by oil and other harmful substances; to determine liability in certain respects for loss or damage caused by the discharge of oil from ships, tankers and offshore installations; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Oil pollution Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Data collection/reporting Waste disposal Liability/compensation Certification Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act provides for the protection of the marine environment from pollution by oil and other harmful substances by prescribing various measures to be taken to prevent or limit pollution, by defining civil liability for oil pollution, by requiring a compulsory insurance against pollution damage and by providing for actions against insurers and compensation of damage. Full text English Website www.kwikwap.co.za References - Legislation Implemented by Regulations made under the Marine Pollution (Control and Civil Liability) Act, 1981. Legislation | South Africa | 1984 (1997) Keyword: Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Data collection/reporting, Waste disposal, Liability/compensation, Certification, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX